Orlando City outlasts Pittsburgh 3-2 to stay unbeaten

The Orlando City Soccer Club got huge contributions from its bench Saturday to keep its unbeaten record intact in front of an announced crowd of 6,722 at the Florida Citrus Bowl.

Following a scoreless first half, the Lions (4-0-1) withstood a frantic 20 minutes to end the match as they came away with a 3-2 victory against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds (2-4).

Ian Fuller's goal in the 88th minute, off an assist from Kevin Molino, proved to be the game-winner. Fuller also assisted on a goal by Charlie Campbell in the 80th minute to give Orlando City a 2-1 advantage.

"We picked up the pace of everything in the second half and played with a bit of life," Orlando City coach Adrian Heath said. "As the game progressed, we got about it and the subs made a difference."

Fuller and Campbell combined for 39 minutes of playing time in the second half. Dennis Chin entered the game following halftime and provided an immediate change in momentum.

Chin, an Oviedo High and Rollins College alum, took possession of the ball near midfield and accelerated past two defenders before sending a shot off his right foot into the far corner of the net in the 68th minute. It was the first goal of the night.

"We know what he's capable of," Heath said of Chin. "The one thing I keep asking of him is if he can give us that same kind of impact from the start. That's what we're aiming for."

Chin leads the team with three goals.

The score was tied at 1-all in the 79th minute when the ball was deflected off Orlando City defender Wes Allen and landed in the back of the Lions' net. Fuller and Campbell immediately hooked up for a goal on the other end from the top of the box, though, to reclaim the lead.

Matthew Kassal answered for the Riverhounds with a goal in the 85th minute after getting past two Orlando City defenders. He sent a shot over the reach of goalie Miguel Gallardo to tie the score.

Orlando City outshot Pittsburgh 13-6.

The Lions will play two matches on the road next weekend against Antigua Barracuda FC on Friday and Sunday.